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TRIO Talent Search

TRiO Talent Search is a FREE program through the U.S. Department of Education for
eligible middle and high school students at target schools in Palm Beach County.

Participants receive:

Academic support

Free cultural events & fieldtrips (meals included)

Career exploration & assessment

Study skills

Time management & organization skills

Self esteem building

Conflict resolution

Test taking skills

The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds
who complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education institutions of their
choice. The TS/TRiO program is 100% federally funded at $240,000.00 annually.

Services Provided

Academic Advising

Career Counseling

Personal Counseling

Career Exploration and Assessment

Financial Aid & Scholarship Assistance

Tutoring

College Entrance Information

SAT/ACT Preparation

FCAT Preparation

College Application Assistance

Visitations to College Campuses

Eligibility Requirements

Low income(as defined by the U.S. Dept of Education-Federal TRIO Programs effective January
26, 2012, until further notice)*

Potential first generation college student (defined as neither parent or guardian,
with whom the student is living, has graduated from college with a baccalaureate degree.)
**Two-thirds of our participants must meet both of these requirements.

Currently enrolled at one of our participating target schools.

A US citizen or permanent resident and the necessary documentation for proof or a
letter of intent for residency from INS.

Parents: Please complete all necessary documentation by deadlines marked on your acceptance
packet, or your child may be put on a waiting list.

Participating Schools

Program services are available to eligible students of the following schools:

Middle Schools:

Congress, Boynton Beach

Conniston, West Palm Beach

Lake Worth Middle, Lake Worth

Palm Springs, West Palm Beach

Woodlands, Lake Worth

High Schools:

Boynton Beach High

Forest Hill, West Palm Beach

Lake Worth High, Lake Worth

Santaluces, Lantana

Talent Search Tips

Middle School

Remember that your grades are very important and that your Talent Search Staff wants
you to excel academically. Parents please contact your child's advisor, if you feel
your child needs assistance.

Underclassman

Your 9th grade year grades will affect your GPA which you will need to apply for college
and obtain scholarships. Make your homework and assignments your first priority. If
you need help, please talk to your TRiO advisor.

If you plan on staying in Florida for College, please be mindful of the Bright Futures
Scholarship requirements. Bright Futures Scholarship will cover between 75% -100%
of your tuition at any public Florida institution in addition to any scholarship or
financial assistance that you may be qualified for. Find more information go to the
Bright Futures website.

Please talk to your TRiO advisor about your high school graduation requirements.

Do you have a 3.0 GPA at the end of your 9th grade year? You may want to look into
dual enrollment. This gives you an opportunity to start college while in high school.
The credits will count for both high school and college.

Seniors

Plan early to make your last year of high school more pleasant!

Start researching colleges of interest on www.CollegeBoard.org. The website will give you a breakdown of deadlines, enrollment information, demographics,
and cost of attendance at each school.

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